Pull ups... Problem?

Watchful, good call on the neck muscles. I'll have to play with this a little, but when I started doing pull ups years ago, I remember repeatedly kinking my neck very painfully. Everybody, great advice, though I really doubt its a serious problem. It definately feels like a blood flow issue- I should break out the sphyg one day and check for HTN right after as well.
 
beef said:
If you're working to failure, chances are you're holding your breath, aka the valsalva maneuver. This makes your blood pressure shoot through the roof. It may explain why you get the headache.
See a doctor!
Oh, and don't stretch before exercise unless we're talking dynamic stretches to get the synovial fluid moving
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No offence,but that is just plain bad advise sir.:thumbdn:
I stretch before,during,& after every workout.I've never had an workout related injury.


I agree with the others.Go see a doctor.You're only going to get conflicting advise on a forum.
 
You may have neck/back problems that you don't even know about. I have had terrible migranes for years and just recently started seeing a chiropracter. Turns out i have some back/neck injuries. Your upper neck, just below the skull can create serious headaches if out of place. I have had to stop lifting due to these problems and i am not happy about that. See a doctor/chiropracter.
 
JTR357 said:
No offence,but that is just plain bad advise sir.:thumbdn:
I stretch before,during,& after every workout.I've never had an workout related injury.


I agree with the others.Go see a doctor.You're only going to get conflicting advise on a forum.
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What we are being taught is that stretching is not advisable if doing weightlifting as it can add laxity to the muscles/joints when you want support, however for cardio and other more active tasks you want to ensure proper mobility. Make sure that you are performing the stretches with a purpose specific to the activity so that you are not compromising yourself. Saying to stretch (not that you are but it could be inferred) before, during and after can have very serious negative impacts, as well as choosing the wrong type of stretch (PNF, Dynamic...) for your activity. It is never a bad idea to talk to a specialist.
 
i am with a few above, go to a doctor and i also think it sounds like you are holding your breath
 
JTR357 said:
No offence,but that is just plain bad advise sir.:thumbdn:
I stretch before,during,& after every workout.I've never had an workout related injury.


I agree with the others.Go see a doctor.You're only going to get conflicting advise on a forum.
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No this is not bad advice. I am a personal trainer.

Static stretching before exercise creates micro tears in connective tissues (tendons and ligaments). Static stretching before exercise can also reduce contractile force of muscles by up to 20%. I'm not saying that static stretching will always create injury, but it doesn't help prevent it.

This is regarding static stretching. If you want performance, read up on dynamic stretching. This increases joint lubrication and blood flow to the relevant muscles, helping prepare them for the activity to come.

The point of static stretching is to increase flexibility. The point of flexibility is to have an increased range of motion available if you are forced to go further in an activity (ROM wise) than intended.
Static stretching is done after a workout OR as a separate activity.

Just because you haven't injured yourself doesn't mean that it's a good thing to do.

Sorry to the OP for the hijack.
 
Buck268 said:
Not really sure if this is the proper place or not, but I figure there has to be a decent contingent of you WSS guys who also are into fitness so I'll ask here...

For the past, I dunno long while, I've found that after doing my daily pull ups (2 sets, rep till failure- typically about 10 each) I get a massive, throbbing/pounding headache. Has anybody encountered this before? I figure its probably just from a large spike in BP during the pull ups since they use so many muscles but man, it just feels UNHEALTHY. Any tips? I'm a technique junky and although often the last few reps will be incomplete with an emphasis on the negative I am pretty observant about my respirations (up and out, down and in) as well as slow and proper form... FWIW I'm 25 do mild strength everyday to every other (push up/pull up/sit up) and either running or cycling 2-5 days a week depending on my schedule. BP typically between 120/x and 130/x with a resting pulse between 56-66 usually.
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That means you're pushing yourself real hard. i used to get them when i did squats or heavy leg presses. always scared me so i'd lower the weight a lot.

i'd work on your curls and your lat strength. that'll get your pull ups up! i was never a real fan of repetition for pull ups.
 
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